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USB SuperDrive won't worn on my AppleAir

My new USB SuperDrive won't work with my MacBookAir. Works fine with my I-Mac with conventional USB ports but when using a USB-C Multi-Port adapter, I get a message that it "Needs Power"

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 1:33 PM

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neuroanatomist

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Posted on Jul 20, 2020 3:11 PM

A simple USC-C-to-A adapter.

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neuroanatomist

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Jul 20, 2020 3:11 PM in response to jsaccento

A simple USC-C-to-A adapter.

USB SuperDrive won't worn on my AppleAir

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